Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into starring in an aerobics show on television. Pushed out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying treatment titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from writing about global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich passengers. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has rendered the local kids anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. But the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks used by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
